Project Gutenberg 2005-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 105 Deschamps, Émile 1857 Deschamps, Emile De Wallis-eilanden De Aarde en haar Volken, 1886 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and The PG Distributed Proofreaders Team "De Wallis-eilanden" by Émile Deschamps is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The book recounts the exploration and experiences of a French medical officer in the Wallis Islands, an archipelago in the South Pacific, following the wreck of the ship Lhermitte. It focuses on the beauty of the islands, the culture of the inhabitants, and the impacts of Western influence through missionary work. The narrative unfolds as the narrator and his crew set sail towards the Wallis Islands after hearing of the shipwreck. Upon arrival, they are greeted warmly by the local Polynesian inhabitants, known for their striking beauty and cultural richness. The story vividly describes the lush landscapes, tropical climate, and the daily lives of the islanders, who are depicted as welcoming and musically inclined. Engaging in local customs, the narrator becomes immersed in their traditions, including the preparation of kava, a traditional drink. Throughout the account, the transformative effects of Christian missionaries on the islands are explored, highlighting improvements in social structure and governance. The story concludes with the narrator's reflections on his departure, filled with admiration for the paradise-like islands and their people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. nl Wallis Islands (Wallis and Futuna Islands) -- Description and travel DU Text De Aarde en haar Volken Category: Travel Writing Category: French Literature 60112 2025-08-06T12:24:41.920500 text/html 55957 2020-12-14T02:56:59 text/html 396069 2025-08-06T12:24:46.905518 application/epub+zip 394769 2025-08-06T12:24:44.668542 application/epub+zip 90426 2025-08-06T12:24:43.596496 application/epub+zip 504410 2025-08-06T12:24:48.573493 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495570 2025-08-06T12:24:46.270541 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181330 2022-09-07T19:42:25.842414 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52236 2025-08-06T12:24:41.586491 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52148 2020-12-14T02:56:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18217 2025-08-06T12:24:48.695474 application/rdf+xml 14985 2025-08-06T12:24:44.090480 image/jpeg 3815 2025-08-06T12:24:43.840483 image/jpeg 20875 2020-12-14T02:56:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 301794 2020-12-14T02:56:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 372651 2025-08-06T12:24:41.988599 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog